After B.Tech in Marine Engineering, one can go for higher study options like M.Tech in Marine Engineering, M.Tech in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture, etc. Those who are interested in looking for a job can try for positions in Indian Navy, Coast Guard of India, National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT). As a fresher, one can get in to the role of Trainee in organizations like The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd, APB Ship Management, etc.

Higher study options

• Master of Technology in Marine Engineering
• Master of Technology in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture
• Master of Technology in Marine Engineering Management

Career Opportunities after B.Tech in Marine Engineering

One can find equal opportunities in public and private shipping companies. The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd selects fresh graduates in Marine Engineering to the post of ‘Trainee Engineering Cadet’. Selected candidates have to go through a training period of 6 months, during which they are offered with stipend amount of Rs. 25000/- per month. Another option for fresher graduates is to start their career as Marine Engineer Trainee in APB Ship Management. After one year training, eligible candidates are confirmed to the post of Marine Engineer with rewarding salary and other perks.

Other government sector firms like Dredging Corporation of India Ltd recruits Marine Engineers for the post of Manager (Materials). The basic salary package offered for this post will be in the range of Rs. 29100-54500/- and one must possess minimum 10 years of work experience to get in to the post.

Ship building companies like Mazagon Dock Limited often recruit B.Tech degree holders in Marine Engineering in to the post of Junior Quality and Control Inspector. Apart from this, one can get in to Technical (General Service) Branch, Submarine Cadre, or Naval Architecture Cadre in Indian Navy. They are employed in the role of Engineers with a basic pay of Rs. 15600-39100/- per month for various grades.

These professionals are also eligible to get in to the Gazetted Officer post of Assistant Commandant in Indian Coast Guard. In this job profile, one can expect salary packages with in the range of Rs. 15600-39100/- per month with a grade pay of Rs. 5400/-.

Other Major Employers of Marine Engineers are Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Goa Shipyard Ltd, and so on. National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) is another such firm that employs B.Tech in Marine Engineering degree holders to the post of Project Scientist with a basic pay Rs. 36200 – 40800/- per month.